The two-day event will feature speakers and activities with the common goal of exploring challenges facing community members and stimulating dialogue for finding solutions.

Feb. 4

• Lecture by Carl Westmoreland, senior adviser for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center;

• An African market, post-Kwanzaa celebration and an African feast.

Feb. 5

• Joseph Silver Sr., vice president of academic affairs at Savannah (Ga.) State University will discuss the rich African history that preceded the slave trade.

• Andre Anderson, chief executive officer and president of Positive Redirections of Atlanta, Ga., will address redirecting youth to better serve the community. Anderson is a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School and IU South Bend.

• Traditional drum music from Rhythm Works! at 2:30 p.m.

All events are free and open to the public. Call 574-520-6535 for reservations or additional information.